Today is Election Day. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in New York and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in New Jersey and Connecticut.

Americans today make a fateful choice: Will they continue down the path to terminal indebtedness and endless economic decay — or will they try something different, something more hopeful? Will they vote for Mitt Romney? We hope so.

THE POST’S ENDORSEMENTS

FOR PRESIDENT: MITT ROMNEY

There is essentially just one issue in this race: jobs — and President Obama’s failure to produce them. Romney’s background as a successful businessman will bring the leadership America needs to ignite the economy and confront dire challenges abroad.

FOR US SENATE (NY): WENDY LONG

New York deserves better than incumbent Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand, who turned her back on her comparatively moderate House record to become a full-fledged, knee-jerk left-liberal. Long is a serious contender — and far superior on the issues.

NEW YORK: In New York, displaced residents can vote in any district by affidavit ballot. For information, check the state Board of Elections Web site, elections.ny.gov, or contact your local Board of Elections, numbers for which can be found by calling: 855-697-7263. BOE borough offices are: The Bronx: 718-299-9017; Brooklyn: 718-797-8800; Queens: 718-730-6730; Manhattan: 212-465-0503; Staten Island: 718-876-0079